Nestle Cookie Dough
Nestle cookie dough Original Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe has been a favorite for years. It’s known for its perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers. Today, it remains a go-to for many home bakers.
The combination of brown and white sugar gives these cookies their distinct texture and flavor, while the semi-sweet chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness.
Baking these cookies fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
The Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, created in the 1930s, remains a timeless favorite for its delicious simplicity.
But my previous easy Italian Wedding cookie recipe with a few ingredients is also very delicious.
Ingredients Nestle cookie dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1 cup chopped nuts (if omitting, add 1-2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour)
Instruction
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixer bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate morsels and nuts. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Step 4
Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Step 5
Let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Pan Cookie Variation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
Step 2
Prepare the dough as described in the original recipe.
Step 3
Spread the dough into the prepared pan.
Step 4
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 5
Cool the pan on a wire rack.
Step 6
Cut into bars to make 4 dozen servings.
Slice and Bake Cookie Variation
Step 1
Prepare the dough as described in the original recipe.
Step 2
Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Step 3
Shape each half into a 15-inch log and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 5
Cut the dough into 1/2-inch-thick slices and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 6
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 7
Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 8
This makes about 5 dozen cookies. The dough logs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 8 weeks.
Equipment Needed
- Bowl: Used for combining ingredients and mixing the dough.
- Baking Sheet: Used to bake the cookies or bars.
Can you cook Nestle cookie dough from frozen?
Yes, you can bake Nestle cookie dough from frozen. When starting with frozen dough, it’s important to increase the baking time to ensure that the centers are fully cooked. To promote even cooking, avoid overcrowding the cookie sheet with too many cookies at once. After baking, let the cookies sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I microwave Nestle cookie dough?
Microwaving frozen Nestle cookie dough for about 30 seconds can transform it into a soft and gooey cookie, with a slight crispiness around the edges. This quick method can be used with any type of frozen cookie dough to enjoy freshly baked cookies in no time.
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Original Nestle Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups 12-oz. pkg. Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1 cup chopped nuts if omitting, add 1-2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
Instructions
Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixer bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy.
Step 3
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate morsels and nuts. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Step 4
- Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Step 5
- Let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Step 2
Prepare the dough as described in the original recipe. Step 3
Spread the dough into the prepared pan. Step 4
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Step 5
Cool the pan on a wire rack. Step 6
Cut into bars to make 4 dozen servings.
